Hydrogen Chloride: Difference between revisions

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Overview

Hydrochloric Acid (HCl) is both a corrosive acid and a gaseous halide — a dual-state compound symbolizing purification through dissolution. In the Continuum Universes, it manifests as a choking vapor within VenusLike atmospheres and as a potent liquid in divine refineries and volcanic pools. Its vaporous and liquid forms are regarded as two faces of the same corrosive archetype: the physical embodiment of judgment and renewal.

Physical and Chemical Properties

HCl is a simple diatomic molecule that fully dissociates in water into hydronium (H₃O⁺) and chloride (Cl⁻) ions. Its aqueous solution forms the basis of many acid reactions and serves as a universal measure of acidity. The gas is heavier than air and forms acidic mists upon contact with moisture. At psionic resonance frequencies, hydrochloric acid emits faint yellow-green light, marking entropy flux boundaries in VenusLike weather systems.

Phases

Gaseous HCl

Found in volcanic plumes and corrosive atmospheres, it contributes to acid clouds and rain formation. Reactive yet stable, it plays a key role in halide formation and atmospheric chlorine cycling.

Liquid Hydrochloric Acid

Produced by dissolving gaseous HCl in water. The solution is strongly acidic and capable of dissolving most metals, releasing Hydrogen gas. Used widely in divine metallurgy, purification, and planetary synthesis.

Aqueous and Psionic Forms

Concentrated acid mixtures may form psionic *aetheric mists* capable of eroding aura matter. Such “living acid” is said to cleanse corrupted constructs and sever karmic bonds.

Uses and Occurrences

Industrial reagent in metal purification and divine fabrication.
Atmospheric component of VenusLike worlds.
Ritual purification fluid in alchemical rebirth rites.
Catalyst for dissolution of Contradictium residue in divine forges.

Related Atmospheres

VenusLike
Flatus (trace reactive)
PermianLike (industrial emission)

Trivia

Called “The Breath of Judgment” by the high chemists of Aerenda.
Historical texts describe it as the blood of reborn worlds — matter’s repentance through dissolution.

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-{{DISPLAYTITLE:Hydrogen Chloride}}
+{{DISPLAYTITLE:Hydrochloric Acid}}{{Substance
-{{Substance
+| name = Hydrochloric Acid
-| name = Hydrogen Chloride
+| universe = [[Continuum Universes]]
+| origin = Volcanic and halogenic processes; divine acid synthesis
+| type = Acidic Compound
+| molar_mass = 36.46 g/mol
+| formula = HCl
+| phase = Gas / Liquid / Aqueous
+| solubility = Fully miscible with water
+| boiling_point = −85.1 °C (gas), ~110 °C (concentrated acid)
+| hazards = Highly corrosive to tissue and metals; toxic vapors
+| smell = Sharp, acrid
 | image = Hydrogen_chloride_structure.png
-| imagecaption = HCl molecule, linear bond geometry.
+| imagecaption = HCl molecule, representing both gaseous and aqueous states.
-| formula = HCl
+| appearance = Colorless to slightly yellow gas or liquid
-| molar_mass = 36.46 g/mol
-| phase = Gas (forms hydrochloric acid in moisture)
-| type = Acidic Gas
-| appearance = Colorless to slightly yellow
-| smell = Sharp, irritating
-| solubility = Highly soluble in water; forms hydrochloric acid
-| boiling_point = −85.1 °C
-| hazards = Corrosive; irritates eyes, skin, and respiratory tract
-| origin = Volcanic and industrial halogen emissions
-| universe = [[Continuum Universes]]
 }}
 == Overview ==
-'''Hydrogen Chloride''' (HCl) is a corrosive gas produced in volcanic plumes and divine chemical refineries.
+'''Hydrochloric Acid''' (HCl) is both a corrosive acid and a gaseous halide — a dual-state compound symbolizing purification through dissolution.  In the [[Continuum Universes]], it manifests as a choking vapor within [[VenusLike]] atmospheres and as a potent liquid in divine refineries and volcanic pools.  Its vaporous and liquid forms are regarded as two faces of the same corrosive archetype: the physical embodiment of judgment and renewal.
-Within [[VenusLike]] atmospheres, it contributes to acidic aerosols and corrosive rainfall—an alchemical parallel to divine purification through destruction.
+== Physical and Chemical Properties ==
+HCl is a simple diatomic molecule that fully dissociates in water into hydronium (H₃O⁺) and chloride (Cl⁻) ions.  Its aqueous solution forms the basis of many acid reactions and serves as a universal measure of acidity.  The gas is heavier than air and forms acidic mists upon contact with moisture.  At psionic resonance frequencies, hydrochloric acid emits faint yellow-green light, marking entropy flux boundaries in [[VenusLike]] weather systems.
+== Phases ==
+=== Gaseous HCl ===
+Found in volcanic plumes and corrosive atmospheres, it contributes to acid clouds and rain formation.  Reactive yet stable, it plays a key role in halide formation and atmospheric chlorine cycling.
+=== Liquid Hydrochloric Acid ===
+Produced by dissolving gaseous HCl in water.  The solution is strongly acidic and capable of dissolving most metals, releasing [[Hydrogen]] gas.  Used widely in divine metallurgy, purification, and planetary synthesis.
-== Properties ==
+=== Aqueous and Psionic Forms ===
-HCl is linear and polar, rapidly dissociating in moisture to yield [[Hydrochloric Acid]].
+Concentrated acid mixtures may form psionic *aetheric mists* capable of eroding aura matter.  Such “living acid” is said to cleanse corrupted constructs and sever karmic bonds.
-It reacts with metals to form chlorides and release [[Hydrogen]], while its psionic signature interferes with aura membranes and photonic lenses.
 == Uses and Occurrences ==
-Used as a reagent in divine salt synthesis and transmutation processes.
-In alchemical rituals, gaseous HCl is symbolically tied to the “cleansing of impure matter.”
+* Industrial reagent in metal purification and divine fabrication.
+* Atmospheric component of [[VenusLike]] worlds.
+* Ritual purification fluid in alchemical rebirth rites.
+* Catalyst for dissolution of [[Contradictium]] residue in divine forges.
 == Related Atmospheres ==
 * [[VenusLike]]
-* [[PermianLike]] (trace)
+* [[Flatus]] (trace reactive)
-* [[Flatus]] (volatile interaction with sulfur compounds)
+* [[PermianLike]] (industrial emission)
 == Trivia ==
-* Known among divine chemists as the “Breath of Judgment.”
-* Its faint yellow glow under psionic fields marks corruption zones during purification rites.
+* Called “The Breath of Judgment” by the high chemists of Aerenda.
+* Historical texts describe it as the blood of reborn worlds — matter’s repentance through dissolution.
+*
 [[Category:Gases]]